Ricky is a passionate champion for positive social change and equity, leveraging over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. As a leader in strategic grantmaking at The Dallas Foundation, he specializes in developing and implementing transformative social impact initiatives. His work has focused on creating strategies and making investments that uplift historically excluded communities across the United States.
Ricky and his husband reside in the historic neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX. Deeply committed to his community, Ricky currently volunteers with educational and youth empowerment nonprofits serving the DFW area. His prior experience includes roles at the Charles Schwab Foundation and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. He holds a BA in Political Science from The University of North Texas.
Senior Director of Strategic Grantmaking & Data Community Impact